The rainfly thing is a damn good idea. I was kinda hoping it velcroed, but just left it be when it didn't. What would you store in there? Might make a perfect key pocket...

Keys, more pencils and candy/snacks was what I was thinking. Could be possible to cut the tether in the middle then sew velcro on both ends of the strap. This would be a good work around for what tbird888 is concerned about.